IFSW is delighted to announce the publication of Volume 21, Number 2 of the International Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics. This issue continues the journal’s tradition of advancing critical dialogue on social work values and ethics through diverse and insightful contributions.
Featured Articles
Private Equity Investment and Social Work: Ethical Issues
Author: Frederic G. Reamer
This article explores the increasing influence of private equity in social work settings, examining the ethical dilemmas it introduces for practitioners and organisations committed to service over profit.
Trustworthiness versus Trust: An Important Distinction with Significant Ethical Implications for Social Work
Author: Erlene Grise-Owens
This piece highlights the critical distinction between trust and trustworthiness, arguing for its consideration in the ethical frameworks of social work practice and education.
Anti-Racist Values in Portuguese Baccalaureate Social Work Education: A Content Analysis Study
Author: Erick da Luz Scherf
Through a content analysis of curricula, this study evaluates how anti-racist values are integrated into social work education in Portugal, offering implications for global educational practices.
Involuntary Hospitalisation: Does Social Work Education Prepare for Competency? A Systematic Review
Authors: Jennifer L. Robertson & Candice C. Beasley
This systematic review assesses the preparedness of social work graduates for addressing involuntary hospitalisation cases, highlighting gaps in education and training.
Ethical Considerations in Civil Commitments for Substance Use Disorders
Author: Cynthia Nichols
Nichols examines the nuanced ethical dilemmas posed by civil commitments for individuals with substance use disorders, offering recommendations for ethical best practices.
Forum: Freudian Theory in Clinical Social Work
A thought-provoking debate, “Is it Unethical to Employ Freudian Theory in Clinical Social Work?”, by Stephen M. Marson and Paul Dovyak, invites readers to reconsider the relevance and ethical implications of Freud’s contributions in contemporary practice.
Publisher’s Note
Pascal Rudin, who is a member of the Journal’s Policy Advisory Board, and who oversees the Journal’s operations, commented: “This edition continues our commitment to fostering meaningful conversations in the field of social work ethics. The contributions reflect the complexity and diversity of ethical challenges we face in a rapidly evolving world. We thank the authors, editors, and reviewers for their dedication to this journal as a global resource.”
We wish all readers an engaging and thought-provoking experience with this latest issue. You may find the full issue (open access) here.